The United States is close to finalizing several trade agreements in the coming days and will notify other countries of higher tariff rates by July 9, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday, with the higher rates scheduled to take effect on August 1.

US exports account for third of Vietnam’s GDP and 40% tariff on so-called transshipments – products with Chinese input – means uncertainty for manufacturers.

The EU is entering a crunch week with only two days of talks left to secure a trade deal with Washinton to avert Donald Trump’s threatened 50% tariff on its imports into the US.

Malaysia has imposed provisional anti-dumping duties ranging from 3.86% to 57.90% on certain iron and steel imports from China, South Korea, and Vietnam, the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry announced Saturday.

China’s Ministry of Commerce said Saturday that it has accepted price undertakings from 34 European Union (EU) brandy producers in the final ruling of an anti-dumping investigation into brandy imports from the EU.

Key priorities including refining energy policies, scaling up renewable energy and improving energy efficiency.

Time has run out for some US trade partners looking to make deals ahead of President Trump's July 9 deadline for tariffs to return to his originally proposed higher levels.

Electric car sales made up 21.6% of sales in first half of 2025, only just below the effective 22% share needed to meet rules

Implementing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) commitments in Vietnam is becoming increasingly essential for businesses, especially as Vietnam commits to achieving net zero emissions by 2050. However, the process of implementing and enforcing these strategies still faces many difficulties.

Winzenried described Ho Chi Minh City as a natural fit for an international financial centre, citing its strong regional connectivity, a young and energetic workforce, and an increasingly business-friendly environment that has attracted a wave of technology companies.